Energy Efficiency in Steel Re-rolling Mills

What is the Project About

Steel production is an energy-intensive process that generates a large amount of solid waste and greenhouse gases. In partnership with the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, the project aims to increase energy efficiency of steel re-rolling mills sector, reduce associated emissions and enable penetration of environmentally-sustainable, energy efficient technologies in this sector.

What Have We Accomplished So Far

Identification and popularization of 10 technology packages for intervention in the re-heating furnace and 19 eco-tech options to enable greater energy efficiency in rolling mill processes

Significant savings through implementation of energy-efficient technologies in 29 SRRM units resulting in savings of 87,819,968 megajoules of energy conserved and reduction of 131,738 tons of carbon dioxide

Close to US$ 7.24 million has been invested in 16 units that undertook energy audits saving close to US$ 9.14 million in fuel costs

National and state recognitions to several model SRRM units for energy efficiency

Greater awareness generated through training and capacity building programmes to internalize energy efficiency and conservation measures

A range of knowledge products are utilized as awareness building tools including a portal (http://undpgefsteel.gov.in), project information packages, audio visuals and documentaries, newsletters and brochures

Funding Support by

Donor Name

Amount Contributed

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

US$ 6,750,000

Expenditure in Previous Fiscal Years

Year

Amount

2012

US$ 1,445,346

2011

US$ 1,013,746

2010

US$ 758,392

2009

US$ 750,489

2008

US$ 802,111

2007

US$ 677,120

2006

US$ 325,960

2005

US$ 374,684

2004

US$ 39,353

US$ 1,013,146

Story of Change

Innovations of Steel
A joint partnership between UNDP and the Ministry of Steel, Government of India and Global Environment Facility is helping energy-intensive steel sector save up to 40 percent on energy consumption enabling entrepreneurs to reap greater profits.